Department of Civil Engineering: Syllabi for New Curriculum

Modules offered by the Department to Civil Engineering Students

Module
Code

CE1022

Credits

Module
Title

Fluid Mechanics
Lectures

Pre
requisites

None
GPA/NGPA GPA
Lab/Assignments 3/4
Learning Outcomes
Ability to identify important fluid properties and flow characteristics and assess
their significance in the applications of Fluid Mechanics in Engineering Practice;
Ability to determine hydrostatic forces and use them to assess the equilibrium and
stability conditions of submerged and floating bodies;
Ability to apply concepts on the conservation of mass, energy and momentum of
fluids in the applications of Fluid Mechanics in Engineering practice.
Outline Syllabus
Introduction: Applications of Fluid Mechanics in Engineering Practice, Historical
development of Fluid Mechanics.
Fluids: Characteristics of fluids, Continuum concept, Fluid properties: Density,
Specific Weight, Relative Density, Viscosity, Bulk Modulus, Vapour Pressure,
Surface Tension, Significance of fluid properties in Engineering Applications.
Hydrostatic Pressure : Variation of hydrostatic pressure, Pressure and Piezometric
head, Absolute and Gauge pressure, Pressure diagram, Measurement of pressure:
Barometer, Piezometer, Manometer, Pressure gauges.
Hydrostatic Thrust : Hydrostatic thrust on plane and curved surfaces, Centre of
pressure.
Buoyancy: Upthrust on submerged bodies, Archimedes principle, Centre of
Buoyancy, Equilibrium and stability of fully submerged bodies, Metacentre,
Equilibrium and stability of floating bodies, Time period of oscillation of floating
bodies, Effect of liquid cargo.
Relative equilibrium: Relative equilibrium of fluids under linear acceleration,
Forced vortex motion.
Fluids in Motion: Concepts of fluid flow, Fluid kinematics, Flow classification:
Uniform/Non uniform flow, Steady/Unsteady flow, Incompressible/Compressible
flow, Laminar/Turbulent flow, Irrotational/Rotational flow, Acceleration of a
fluid particle, Techniques of fluid flow analysis.
Conservation of mass: Continuity equation and applications.
Conservation of energy: Bernoullis equation, Datum, Pressure, Velocity,
Piezometric and Total head, Head losses, Steady flow energy equation,
Applications in pipe flow.
Conservation of momentum: Steady flow momentum equation and applications.
Hydraulic machinery: Centrifugal pumps, Performance and system
characteristics, Operating point. Turbines.

Hours/Week

Module
Code

CE1952

Credits

1.5

GPA/NGPA NGPA
Learning Outcomes

Module Title Engineering Design

Hours/Week

Lectures

Lab/Assignments 3

Pre
requisites

None

After completing this course, the students will be able to,

Demonstrate the ability to understand Design Principles
Demonstrate the ability to understand various aspects of design in several selected
design case studies.
Carry out a group based product design assignment addressing issues such as
manufacturability, marketability, creativity, team work, meeting dead lines.
Outline Syllabus
Module 1: Design principles

Introduction to Engineering Design

Life Cycle of Engineering Products and Processes

Design process and Design Tools

Concurrent Engineering

Creativity and Reasoning

Analysis, synthesis, simulation, evaluation and decision making

Module 2: Case studies
Several simple but comprehensive design case studies selected from different disciplines
of engineering addressing following topics:

Design for manufacturing

Mechanical and material aspect in design

Electrical, Electronic and IT aspects in Design

Module 3: Design assignments
Group based design assignments
Students will be asked to design artifacts such as (i) Bus stand (ii) Ladder (iii) Water
tank, using conceptual design steps such as Objectives trees, Function means trees,
Morphological charts, Comparison of alternatives

Module
Code

CE1962

Credits

1.0

GPA/NGPA NGPA
Learning Outcomes

Module Title Engineering Skill Development

Hours/Week

Lectures

0.5

Lab/Assignments 6

Pre
requisites

None

Familiarity with computer and drawing skills, and with surveying instruments.
Outline Syllabus
BC Drawing : Basic fundamentals of building construction drawing inclusive of hand
drawing classes
Sketching : Sketching of a steel structure
CAD : Introduction to computer aided drafting
Spreadsheet : Production of an EXCEL application
Surveying : Introduction to Theodolite, Level, Chain, Tapes and accessories

Module
Code

CE1112

Credits

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Structural Mechanics I
Lectures

2.5

Pre
ME1012
Lab/Assignments 3/2 requisites

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes
Ability to compute the stresses, strains and deformations due to applied forces in
structural elements.
Outline Syllabus

Bending stresses

Transverse shear stresses

Torsion

Deflection of beams

Buckling of struts

Module
Code

CE1122

Credits

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Fluid Mechanics II
Lectures

2.5

Pre
CE1022
requisites

GPA/NGPA GPA
Lab/Assignments 3/2
Learning Outcomes
Ability to determine head losses and flow rates in pipe flow and design pipeline
systems, pipe networks-by iterative methods-and power transmission pipe
systems;
Ability to identify suitable types of flow measuring devices and calculate the flow
rates through them for various Engineering Applications;
Ability to determine velocity, discharge and optimum cross section under steady
uniform flow conditions and to design simple channel systems; and
Ability to use the mathematical concepts in ideal fluid flow to simulate various
flow conditions in Engineering Practice.
Outline Syllabus

Pipe Flow: Laminar and Turbulent flow in pipes, Velocity profiles, Kinetic and
Momentum correction factors, Flow rate, Frictional head loss, Reynolds
experiment, Hagen-Poiseuille equation, Darcy-Weisbach equation, Variation of
friction factor, Colebrook-White equation, Solution techniques: Moody diagram,
Hydraulic Research Station Design Charts and Tables, Hagen-Williams equation,
Local losses in pipes, Energy Grade Line, Hydraulic Grade Line, Cavitation,
Power transmission through pipelines, Analysis and Design of pipeline systems.
Pipe networks: Analysis of pipe networks by iterative methods: Head balancing
and Quantity balancing methods
Flow measurement: Venturimeter, Orifice meter, Pitot tube, Orifices, Sharp edged
Notches/Weirs, Current metering and rating curves, Dilution gauging.
Steady Uniform Flow in Open Channels:Velocity formulae: Chezy and Manning
formulae, Optimum channel section.
Ideal flow: Two dimensional ideal flow of fluids, Vorticity, Circulation, Velocity
Potential and Stream function, Flow nets, Basic flow patterns and combinations:
Source, Sink, Vortex, Doublet, Simulation of flow patterns, Limitations.
Flow of real fluids: Navier-Stokes equation

Module
Code

CE1132

Credits

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module Title
Hours/Week

Building Construction and Materials

Lectures

Lab/Assignments 3

Pre
requisites

None

Ability to identify and use building materials in construction applications based

on ICTAD specifications and relevant standards;
Ability to execute construction of buildings up to five stories based on detail
construction drawings, ICTAD specifications and relevant standards; and
Ability to identify and use sustainable construction materials and methods.

Outline Syllabus

Identification of building elements, theory and practice related to detail

construction drawings and its use in the construction of buildings up to five
stories.
Identification and use of suitable building materials and construction methods
which satisfy ICTAD specifications and other relevant standards for foundations,
walls, doors and windows, roofs, ceiling, floors and finishes.
An introduction to suitable building materials and construction methods for
services in buildings including water, sanitary facilities, electricity, fire fighting,
air-conditioning and lifts.
New construction materials and methods with an introduction to sustainable
construction.
Manufacturing processes, properties, specifications and test methods for major
construction materials including cement, steel, bricks, timber, concrete
aggregates, sand, roof covering materials, pipes and fittings.

Module
Code

CE2712

Credits

2.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Building Design Process

Lectures

1.0

Lab/Assignments 3.0

Pre
requisites

None

Ability to appreciate the roles of different professions in the design team

Ability to apply building regulations to residential, commercial and public
buildings.
Ability to apply basic building planning concepts for activity spaces and means of
circulation
Ability to produce building drawing using computer tools.

Outline Syllabus

The planning process including urban planning, subdivision of land, zones of

planning, various authorizes in Sri Lanka and their respective roles.
Building design team : Roles of different professional including Architect,
Structural Engineer, Fire Engineer, Mechanical, Electrical Engineer and Quantity
Surveyor
Introduction to standards and specifications for building design.
Architectural practice : Aesthetics, planning of spaces, Bubble diagrams, Form
and function of buildings, appreciation of historical and modern architecture,
Aesthetics and spatial relationships, appreciation of interior design.
Computer Aided Drafting/ Manual Drawings, production of detail drawings for
construction

Module
Code

CE2012

Credits

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Structural Mechanics II
Lectures

Lab/Assignments 3/2

Pre
CE1112
requisites

Ability to appreciate different failure mechanisms in materials and structures.

Outline Syllabus
Analysis of stress and strain

2.5

Theories of elastic failure

Influence lines

Plastic analysis of continuous beams & frames

Yield line theory

Module
Code

CE2022

Credits

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Design of Steel Structures

Lectures

Lab/Assignments 3

Pre
CE1112
requisites

Ability to design steel members in civil engineering structures.

Outline Syllabus

Introduction to the process of design

Types of loads, their effects and load paths

Properties of steel in relation to design

Design of steel members subject to tension, compression and bending

Design of steel connections

Design Failures

Module
Code

CE2032

Credits

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Hydraulic Engineering I
Lectures

2.5

Lab/Assignments 3/2

Pre
CE1122
requisites

Ability to apply the concepts of Dimensional Analysis and Similarity and the
techniques in Physical Modelling to assess the flow conditions in relevant
Engineering applications;
Ability to assess the effect of boundary layer on the flow over solid surfaces and
bodies;
Ability to use the pump/turbine and pipeline characteristics to design
pump/turbine-pipeline systems;
Ability to determine surge pressures in pipe flow and analyze and design surge
tanks.

Outline Syllabus
Dimensional & Hydraulic Model Analysis: Fundamental and derived dimensions,
Dimensional homogeneity, Buckinghams Pi theorem, Significance of
dimensionless groups, Theory of hydraulic models, Froude and Reynolds models,
Distorted models, Resistance for ships.
Boundary Layer Theory: Laminar and turbulent boundary layers, Displacement
thickness, Momentum thickness, Drag on a flat plate, Determination of coefficient
of drag for laminar and turbulent boundary layer, Boundary layer theory related to
pipe flow.
Hydraulic Machinery [ 10 hours ] Introduction to types of hydraulic machinery,
Reciprocating pumps-volumetric efficiency, indicator diagrams, inertia pressure,
cavitation, use of air vessels, Rotodynamic machines- centrifugal pumps characteristic curves efficiency, specific speed, operation of pumps; TurbinesPelton wheel, maximum efficiency, speed control of Pelton wheel, Francis and
Kaplan Turbines, Guide vanes, draft tubes, specific speed, efficiency, unit speed,
unit power, characteristic curves for turbines, pipelines with pumps.
Hydraulic Transients [ 10 hours ]- Water hammer- unsteady flow in closed
pipeline systems, fundamental differential equations of water hammer, velocity of
propagation, sudden and gradual closure and opening of valves; Surge tankspurpose and types, theory of mass oscillation, friction effects, simple finite
difference solution.

10

Module
Code

CE2042

Credits

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module Title Soil Mechanics and Geology I

Hours/Week

Lectures

Lab/Assignments 3

Pre
requisites

None

Ability to understand the formation of rocks and soils;

Ability to understand the fundamental concepts of geological mapping;
Ability to understand the fundamental properties of soils and rocks;
Ability to classify soils, select borrow pit materials, and assess soil compaction;
Ability to design an earth-fill.

Outline Syllabus
Geology:

Geological history and Internal structure of the Earth

Crust of the Earth: composition, strata, minor and major instrusions; tectonic
plates, earthquakes, volcanoes, ridges, trenches, subduction.

Internal and surface processes: weathering, erosion, transportation, deposition,

lithification, uplift, volcanism, plutonism, metamorphism, melting, mountains.

Rock forming minerals : silicate and non-silicate minerals

Soils on the Earths surface : glacial, aeolian, alluvial, and residual soils.

Soil Mechanics:

Basic Properties of Soils; Formation of soils, mass volume relationships

Particle Size Analysis; sieve analysis, hydrometer analysis
Plasticity ; Clay minerals, Atterberg limits, Plasticity chart
Classification of soils according to unified classification system
Compaction of Soils : Effects of soil type water content and compaction effort,
Standard and modified Proctor compaction tests, Air voids lines, Methods of
compaction in the field and quality control

11

Module
Code

CE2052

Credits

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Construction Planning and Cost Estimating

Lectures

Lab/Assignments 3

Pre
requisites

CE1132

Ability to read construction drawings and use of those for the preparation cost
estimates and interim valuations;
Ability to prepare Bills of Quantities and interim valuations of a construction
project for the requirements of standards and specifications;
Skills to prepare construction plans for a project using computer tools;
Ability to check the compliance of Building regulations of a building.

Outline Syllabus

Construction Drawings: Preparation of drawings using computer tools such as

AutoCAD, extracting information from drawings for the preparation of Bills of
quantities and interim valuations. A special emphasis to be made on detail
drawings.
Preparation of Bills of quantities: Centre line method, Taking off methods and
calculations of quantities. Preparation of Bills of quantities for the requirements
given in SLS 573 and similar standards. Pricing methods and calculation of unit
rates of construction work.
Construction Planning: Planning methods such as Activity on Node (AON) and
Activity on Arrow(AOA), critical path methods, extracting estimating data for
planning work and applications of MS Project Computer tool.
Introduction to building regulations

12

Module
Code

CE2062

Credits

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module Title Surveying I

Hours/Week

Lectures

Lab/Assignments 3

Pre
requisites

None

Ability to understand the use of survey measurements in civil engineering.

Ability to use chain, level and theodolite in the field for survey measurements.
Ability to produce hand-drawn survey plans and LS/CS drawings.

Outline Syllabus

Introduction to Land Surveying: Classification of surveying; principles of

surveying; methods of surveying; true bearing and magnetic bearing; linear and
angular measurements; scale and maps; errors in measurements; coordinates on
the Earths surface.

Linear Measurements and Chain Surveying: Chain, tape and accessory

instruments; survey stations and lines; offsets, field procedure; booking
procedure; plotting; errors and corrections.

Levelling and Contouring: Levels; leveling staff; reduced level and level
differences; rise and fall; height of collimation; booking procedures; fly-back;
longitudinal and cross-sections; errors and corrections; curvature and refraction;
contours and contouring.

Theodolite Surveying: Vernier and Glass-circle Theodolites; measurement of

horizontal and vertical angles; bearings; methods of traversing; angular and linear
errors; correction of coordinates.

Tacheometry: Principles of optical distance measurement; levels and distances

using tacheometry.

13

Module Code

CE2112

Credits

GPA
GPA/NGPA
Learning Outcomes

Module Title
Hours/Week

Structural Analysis I
Lectures

Lab/Assignments 3/2

Ability to analyse statically indeterminate structures.

Outline Syllabus

Energy theorems

Moment distribution method

Generalized Matrix method

2.5

14

Pre
requisites

CE1112

Module
Code

CE2122

Credits

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title

Design of Concrete Structures I

Hours/Week

2 Pre
Lab/Assignments 3 requisites
Lectures

CE1112

Ability to design reinforced concrete medium rise buildings.

Outline Syllabus

Introduction to reinforced concrete with multi-storey buildings

Preliminary design concepts

Design of slabs, beams, columns (short or slender), bases, staircases, walls, flat slabs,
redistribution of moments, robustness

Detailing aspects

15

Module
Code

CE3012

Credits

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Hydraulic Engineering II
Lectures

2.5

Lab/Assignments 3/2

Pre
CE2032
requisites

Ability to apply principles of hydraulics to typical open channel flow problems

leading to the design of channel networks and control structures;
A thorough understanding of principles of surface and ground water hydrology
with application of flood estimation and reserviour design;
Ability to apply the principles of fluid mechanics and hydraulics to study dynamic
coastal environment and understanding wave induced processes and the impacts
on the coastline.

Outline Syllabus

Steady, Non Uniform Flow in Open Channels: Specific energy, Classification of

flow profiles, Critical, Sub-critical, Super-critical flow, Evaluation of flow
profiles using graphical, numerical and analytical methods, Hydraulic jump, Flow
from a reservoir through a channel, Flow at a clear overfall, Hydraulic structures.
Design of Open Channels- Design parameters, design considerations and design
procedure applicable to non erodible and erodible channels.
Hydrology and water resource management: Hydrologic cycle-precipitation,
infiltration, evaporation and runoff. Water balance. Measurement and analysis of
precipitation. Losses-infiltration and evaporation measurement. Runoff-design
flood estimation, rational method, unit hydrograph, base flow separation. Flood
routing through channels. Design and operation of reservoirs-mass flow curves,
estimation of reservoir capacity. Ground water flow-hydrogeology of an area,
aquifers, equations of motion, analysis of pumping test data. Integrated Water
Resources Management.
Coastal Hydraulics: Introduction to coastal environment, Introduction to
deterministic wave theories, Small amplitude wave theory, Particle motion, Wave
induced processes, Group velocity, Wave energy.

16

Module
Code

CE2132

Credits

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Soil Mechanics and Geology II

Lectures

Lab/Assignments 3

Pre
requisites

CE2042

Ability to classify rocks and understand geological structures;

Ability to interpret geological maps with structures;
Ability to understand flow of water through soils and rocks; and
Ability to estimate settlements due to consolidation.

Outline Syllabus
Geology:

Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic rocks: environments of rock formations,

rock forms, rock types, and characteristics.

Geological structures: dip, strike, strata, lava flows, minor and major intrusive
forms, faults, folds, unconformities, surface features.

Hydrogeology: hydrological cycle, aquifers and aquicludes, infiltration,

percolation, ground water flow, rivers, springs, wells.

Soil Mechanics:

Flow of Water through soils; Concept of head, Energy equation, One

dimensional flow, Coefficient of Permeability, Determination of the coefficient
of permeability in the lab and in-situ, Equivalent permeability, Two dimensional
flow, Equation of continuity and Laplarce equations, Analysis of two dimensional
flow with flow nets, seepage force, quick condition.
Consolidation: Concept of consolidation, Terzaghis theory for one dimensional
consolidation, Determination of consolidation characteristics in the laboratory,
Stress distributions in the soils, Estimation of amount and rate of settlement due to
structures, consolidation due to dewatering, secondary consolidation,
improvement of soft clays by preloading.

17

Module
Code

CE2142

Credits

Module
Title

Surveying II
Lectures

Pre
requisites

CE2062
GPA/NGPA GPA
Lab/Assignments 3
Learning Outcomes
Ability to use modern instruments for survey measurements in civil engineering
applications;
Ability to make computations for civil engineering works based on survey
measurements;
Ability to set out civil engineering works; and
Ability to understand the use of field astronomy for survey and time
measurements
Hours/Week

Outline Syllabus
Modern techniques and instruments:
o Electromagnetic Distance Measurement (EDM): Maximum nonambiguous distance, principles of modulation and simulation, Total
Station (TS) to measure inclined distances, tie distances, coordinates,
levels and angles.
o Global Positioning System (GPS): Satellite systems, principles of
measurement, errors, uses, differential GPS.
Areas, Volumes and Earthwork: Areas using geometrical figures and formulae,
areas using planimeter, volumes/ earthwork by end-areas and trapezoidal
formulae, by spot levels, and by contours.
Field Astronomy and Time: Movement of Earth in space; celestial sphere;
constellations; apparent motion of stars; determination of true north and
coordinates; axial tilt of the Earth; seasons; apparent motion of sun in the celestial
sphere; solar time and sidereal time; standard time.
Setting-out: Curves; curve ranging using chain/tape, theodolite, and TS; settingout of buildings; horizontal and vertical alignment.
Introduction to surveying software (03 hours): AutoCAD for survey plans;
other surveying software.

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Module
Code

CE3112

Credits

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Structural Analysis II
Lectures

2.5

Pre
CE2112
requisites

GPA/NGPA GPA
Lab/Assignments 3/2
Learning Outcomes
Ability to analyse complicated statically indeterminate structures.
Outline Syllabus

Finite element analysis

Modeling of structures

Plates and shells

Introduction to structural dynamics

19

Module
Code

CE3122

Credits

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Design of Masonry and Timber Structures

Lectures

Pre
requisites

GPA/NGPA GPA
Lab/Assignments 3
Learning Outcomes
Ability to design loadbearing masonry structures; and
Ability to design timber members in civil engineering structures.
Outline Syllabus

Use of Masonry as a structural material

Design of loadbearing masonry for vertical, lateral and inplane loads

Design of infill panels

Use of timber as a structural material

Design of timber members subject to tension, compression and bending

Design of nailed and bolted timber connections

20

CE1112

Module
Code

CE 3132

Credits

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module Title
Hours/Week

Geotechnical Engineering
Lectures

2.5

Lab/Assignments

3/2

Pre
requisites

CE2132

Ability to understand basic mechanical and physical behavior of rock masses and design of
rock slopes;
Ability to apply the shear strength concept in geotechnical problems;
Ability to assess the stability of soil slopes.

Outline Syllabus

Shear Strength;:
Relevance of shear strength of soils, Mohr Coulomb failure criterion, Drained and
undrained conditions, Determination of shear strength in the laboratory by Direct shear test
and triaxial tests, applicability of different types of triaxial tests, Pore water pressure
development and Skemptons law, Stress invariants and stress paths, Vane shear test, Shear
strength of unsaturated soils

Rock Mechanics:
Rock mass and rock material, discontinuities, rock mass classification, investigation in
rock, orientation of discontinuities, stereo-plots, stability of rock slopes: plane failure and
wedge failure; stabilization of rock slopes.

Stability of Soil Slopes:

Different modes of slope instability, Drained and undrained behaviour, shallow
translational slides, Analysis of rotational slides by friction circle method, Taylors chats,
Bishop and Morgenstern charts, Ordinary slices method, Bishops method of slices,
concept of probability of failure, Stabilization of slopes.

21

Module
Code

CE3142

Credits

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Construction Management
Lectures

Lab/Assignments 3

Pre
requisites

CE2052

Ability to perform site management as a Junior Engineer in a construction site;

Skills to prepare a contract document for a construction project based on ICTAD
and government guidelines;
Skills to plan a new construction site for material storage, site offices and
accommodation;
Ability to prepare routine management reports related to construction work; and
Skills to perform work study in a construction site or in an office
Outline Syllabus

Applications of work study, activity sampling, incentives and plant management

for construction sites.
Introduction to law of contract. Preparation of contract documents for the
requirement of ICTAD conditions of contracts and government procurement
guidelines.
Quality Management in Construction concepts of quality, cost of quality, ISO
9000 standards.
Health and Safety in Construction health and safety regulations, specifications,
insurance.
Site Organisation and Management.
Computer related tools and techniques for estimating, cost control, cash flow and
interim valuations.

22

Module
Code

CE3152

Credits

Module
Title

Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering

Lectures

1.5

Pre
requisites

None
GPA/NGPA GPA
Lab/Assignments 3/2
Learning Outcomes
Ability to perceive/examine what causes environmental problems, assess the
magnitude of environmental consequences related to human activities and predict
consequences; and
Ability to analyze a given scenario based on key environmental concepts and to
develop solutions to environmental-related problems.
Hours/Week

Outline Syllabus
Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Principles of Ecology, Resource constraints and threats to Earths life support
system
Sustainability and development, Risk assessment, Global environmental issues
Environmental Quality
Pollution in Surface and Ground Water and its control
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Air Pollution and Noise Control
Environmental Impact Assessment

23

Module
Code

CE3162

Credits

Module
Title

Fundamentals of Transportation Engineering

Lectures

1.5

Pre
requisites

None
GPA/NGPA GPA
Lab/Assignments 3/2
Learning Outcomes
Ability to apply basic traffic flow theory to describe traffic flow conditions and
recognize the appropriateness of traffic management measures that are in use;
Ability to describe transport planning process, identify its importance and
calculate traffic demand based on given information; and
Ability to identify basic elements in highway planning and recognize the
importance of accident risk reduction and relate environmental considerations.
Outline Syllabus
Introduction: Transport systems, impacts, desired features, role of transport
professionals

Transport Function: Need for transport, Accessibility & mobility, different

transport modes

Traffic Flow Theory: Speed, flow & density measurements, data handling,
analysis & interpretation
Fundamentals of Transport Planning: Planning processes, trip generation &
attraction, Trip distribution, model split, trip assignment

Hours/Week

Safety Considerations: Concept of safety and risk, safety management, driver

behaviour and human factors, human error, punishments, risk mitigation

Environmental Considerations: Transport related activities that affect the

environment, identification of possible impacts

Transport Infrastructure Requirements: Process of development, basic elements of

highway planning, low volume roads, new transport infrastructure developments

Fundamentals of Transportation Systems Management

24

Module Code

CE3992

Credits

6.0

NGPA
GPA/NGPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title

Industrial Training
24 weeks

Duration

Pre
requisites

Understanding the ways of industry and developing talent and attitude so that
he/she can enjoy fully, a career in engineering while recognizing his/her
responsibilities as a professional engineer in the future.
Understanding real life situations in the industrial organizations and their related
environments and accelerating the learning process of how his/her knowledge
could be used in a realistic way.
Practising to execute more informed judgment and learn associated
responsibilities.
Experiencing that financial and economic limitations play a more important role
in all engineering activities.
Understanding the formal and informal relationships in an industrial organization
so as to promote favourable human relations and team work.
Appreciating that engineering is an expanding field and that learning has no
limitations.
Understanding that the problems encountered in the industry rarely have unique
solutions and gaining experience to select the optimal solution from the many
alternatives available.
Experiencing the industry safety practices, requirements and appropriateness.
Developing a sense of responsibility towards society in general.

Outline Syllabus
Sector: Consulting / Client Organizations; Study of Contract / Tender Documents;
Preparation of Technical Documentation; Tender Procedures and Evaluation; Study of
Work Site Procedures; Surveying, Levelling and Setting out; Study of Construction
Materials; Study of Construction Equipment; Study of Building Services and Finishes;
Construction of Structures; Assist in Construction Supervision;
Sector: Contracting Organizations; Study of Work Site Procedures; Surveying, Levelling
and Setting out; Study of Construction Materials; Study of Construction Equipments;
Study of Building Services and Finishes; Assist in Interim Valuations; Assist in Sub
Contractors Payments; Assist in Claims for Variations; Construction of Structures;
Assist in Construction Supervision

25

Module
Code

CE3912

Credits

2.5

GPA/NGPA NGPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Survey Camp
Lectures

Pre
CE2142
Lab/Assignments 112.5 requisites

Ability to use different survey methods and equipment for surveying and civil
engineering applications;
Ability to prepare survey drawings and do associated computations; and
Ability to carry out setting out work for civil engineering construction works.

Outline Syllabus

Residential camp for field work and drawing office work, to include from among
the following:
o Theodolite traversing, adjustment computations, and plotting survey plan.
o Levelling and plotting Longitudinal and Cross-Sections
o Contouring and preparing the contour map.
o Traversing with Total Station.
o Triangulation using Total Station and high accuracy theodolite.
o Surveying with Global Positioning System.
o Setting out work (building/ curves).
o Field Astronomy observations and explanations.
o Demonstration/ use of related software.
o Use of precise level.

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Module
Code

CE4012 Module Title

Design of Concrete Structures II

Credits

Lectures

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Hours/Week

Lab/Assignments 3

Pre
requisites

CE2122

Ability to design statically determinate pre-stressed concrete beam elements; and

Ability to design rectangular overhead/ground water tanks.

Outline Syllabus

Pre-stressed concrete structures: Basic principles and methods of pre-stressing;

Materials for pre-stressing; pre-stress loss; Design of flexural members for
serviceability and ultimate limit states.
Water retaining concrete structures: Introduction to code of practice; Basis of
design and materials, Design aspects of reinforced concrete water retaining
structures calculation of crack widths due to external loads, calculation of crack
widths in relation to thermal and moisture effects, Joints in water retaining
structures, Design examples.

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Module
Code

CE4022

Credits

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Hydraulic Design
Lectures

Lab/Assignments 3

Pre
requisites

CE3012

Ability to design an earthen open channel to convey water;

Ability to delineate a watershed and develop the design hydrograph for the
determination of structure parameters;
Ability to carryout a reservoir operation and to carryout Flood Routing through a
reservoir or through a river section;
Ability to design an energy dissipater; and
Ability to identify hydraulic structures and their components according to their
purpose.

Outline Syllabus

Introduction to Hydraulic Design: Importance of Hydraulic Design, Type of

structures: Conveyance, Regulation, Measurement and Safety. Chutes, Flumes,
Drops, Regulators. Use and Need of hydraulic structures. Layouts: Inlets,
Controls, Transfer Sections, Transitions: Incorporation of environmental needs,
Earthen Canal Design, Roughness Coefficients, Full Supply Depth and Free
Board.
Hydrologic Design for Structures: Catchment delineation and extraction of
parameters for hydrologic design, Return Period, Design Life, Design Flood,
Design Level, Risk Analysis, Hydro Economic Analysis, Synthetic Unit
Hydrograph, Design Rainfall, Design Inflow Hydrograph
Hydraulic Design of Structures: Design for seepage pressures, Concept of cut-off
walls, Design of Retention and Detention Reservoirs, Design Capacity of
Reservoirs, Mass Curve and Residual Mass Curve, Flood Routing, Reservoir
Routing and Channel Routing. Hydrodynamic Modelling.
Field Visit: Field inspection of Hydraulic Structure Construction aspects,
functioning, study of problems and other considerations in hydraulic design.

28

Module
Code

CE4032

Credits

3.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Geotechnical Design
Lectures

2.5

Lab/Assignments 3/2

Pre
CE3132
requisites

Ability to design appropriate retaining walls for a given situation;

Ability to design shallow foundations for a given structure and soil conditions;
and
Ability to design piles and pile groups to support structures for given soil
conditions.

Outline Syllabus

Earth Retaining Structures:

Different types of earth retaining structures, Evaluation of earth pressures by
Rankines theory and by Coulombs trial wedge approach, Effect of wall
roughness, effects of pore water pressure and seepage, codes for the design of
earth retaining structures, Design of gravity retaining walls to resist different
failure modes, Design of embedded retaining walls by free earth support method
and fixed earth support method.

Shallow Foundations:
Design of centrally and eccentrically loaded footings with vertical and inclined
loads; Use of in-situ soil test results in shallow foundation design; Settlement
estimation of shallow foundations using the theory of beams on elastic medium.

Deep Foundations:
Construction quality controlling and quality assurance of deep foundations;
Design of vertically loaded single pile; Design of pile groups subjected to vertical
loads.

29

Module
Code

CE4042

Credits

3.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Highway Engineering
Lectures

2.5

Lab/Assignments 3/2

Pre
CE3162
requisites

Ability to design highway elements for a two-lane road segment

Outline Syllabus

Geometric Design: Highway functional classification, principle of highway

location, factors influencing highway design, sight distance, design of alignment,
horizontal & vertical curves, cross sections, super elevation, pedestrian & bicycle
facilities, use of Geometric design codes and guidelines, and introduction to
geometric design software.

Capacity Design: Highway capacity, design of two-lane roads, service flow rate,
volume/capacity ratio, level of service.

Pavement Analysis and Mechanistic Design: Types of pavements, structural

components of flexible pavements, estimation of design loads, Stresses and strains
in pavement, introduction of design guidelines, asphalt pavement design, rigid
pavement design, drainage design and drainage structures.

Highway Materials: Properties of soils, aggregate, and bitumen used in highway

construction, Standard specifications and test methods for road construction
materials, quality control and acceptance criteria

30

Module
Code

CE4052

Credits

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Environmental Engineering
Lectures

2.5

Lab/Assignments 3/2

Pre
CE3152
requisites

Ability to carry out water quality assessments for different uses and need for
compliance;
Ability to plan and design water supply and wastewater collection systems; and
Ability to select processes for water and wastewater treatment and water pollution
control and carry out their conceptual design.

Outline Syllabus

Water Supply: Engineering decisions in planning of water supply scheme,

design principles for water supply schemes Intake, Pumps, Transmission Mains,
Service Reservoirs, Distribution Systems.
Water Treatment Principles: Introduction to conventional water treatment
Aeration, Plain Sedimentation, Coagulation & Flocculation, Filtration,
Disinfection, Stabilization
Wastewater Collection: Sewerage systems, Layouts, Sewer Appurtenances &
Design Concepts, Sewer Hydraulics, Estimation of Wastewater and Storm water
flows, Design of Sewerage.
Wastewater Treatment Principles: Introduction to biological treatment and
physico-chemical treatment of wastewater, Design of Septic Tanks.

31

Module
Code

CE4902

Credits

GPA/NGPA NGPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Communication Skills for Projects

Lectures

Lab/Assignments 3

EL1022

Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written mode, with specific

applications to projects in the final year

.
Outline Syllabus
Writing Skills
1. Project Proposals
2. Literature Reviews
3. Project Reports
4. Research Papers
5. Minutes, Memos, Emails and Letters
Verbal Skills
6. Presentation Techniques
7. Participation at meetings, Telephone conversations

Pre
requisites

32

Module
Code

CE4312

Credits

3.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Building Engineering
Lectures

Lab/Assignments 3

Pre
requisites

CE1132

An appreciation of building services and formwork, and the way they impinge on
structural design

Outline Syllabus
Design of water supply, above ground and below ground waste disposal systems; vertical
and horizontal circulation; electricity supply; air conditioning; integration of services for
low, medium and high rise buildings.
Design of formwork, false work and cladding systems
Preparation of general arrangement and detail drawings using AUTOCAD

33

Module
Code

CE4322

Credits

3.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Irrigation Engineering
Lectures

3.0

Lab/Assignments -

Pre
CE3012
requisites

Ability to identify important physical properties and water management

techniques and practices for irrigation system design, planning and operation
Ability to propose an irrigation canal layout and the associated major structures to
supply water in gravity fed systems.
Ability to carryout a feasibility study for an irrigation system using time value of
money.

Outline Syllabus
Irrigation principles Soil-plant-water relationship, soil moisture storage, reservoir
analogy, evaluation of water available to the plant, Field capacity, Permanent wilting
point, Root zone, Infiltration introduction and measurements.
Evaluation of Irrigation Requirement Evapotranspiration, reference crop
evapotranspiration, crop growth stages, crop coefficient, crop evapotranspiration,
effective rainfall, efficiency concepts in water use, field irrigation requirement.
Irrigation Practices Common Irrigation practices, Surface irrigation, wetting pattern,
basin, border and furrow irrigation, Sub-irrigation, Overhead irrigation, Drop irrigation,
Lift irrigation.
Planning and Design of irrigation systems - Availability of land and water resources, soil
surveys, climatological survey related to crop water use, site investigations, command
area, canal layout considerations and major irrigation structures for planning and design.
Irrigation System Management Irrigation Reservoir, Operation, Reservoir operation
schedules, Reservoir operation and management options, Estimation of Reservoir yield,
Irrigation in Sri Lanka Climate and rainfall patterns in Sri Lanka, Types of irrigation
systems, Types of water sources, Introduction to Mahaweli Programme, Tank irrigation,
Rice cultivation, Design and rehabilitation of irrigation systems.
Irrigation Water Management Objectives of water management, methods of distributing
irrigation water, preparation of irrigation schedules, advantage and disadvantage of each
method, water management design guidelines
Feasibility Analysis - Financial, economic and environmental feasibility of irrigation
projects, Interest calculations, Cash-flow diagrams, discount factors and discounting
techniques.

34

Module
Code

CE4332

Credits

3.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Remote Sensing and GIS

Lectures

2.5

Lab/Assignments 3/2

Pre
CE2142
requisites

Ability to interpret aerial photographs and estimate heights.

Ability to interpret remote sensing data visually and digitally.
Ability to use a Geographic Information System (GIS) for data analysis and
presentation.

Outline Syllabus
Aerial photogrammetry and applications:
Introduction to aerial photogrammetrv, flight planning. geometry of photographs and
distortions. stereo-photogramnietry and heighting; Analogue and analytical methods of
plotting from aerial photographs; Air photo interpretation.
Introduction to remote sensing:
Spectral reflectance curves of earth objects. Electromagnetic energy transfer through
atmosphere and digital data acquisition; earth observation satellite systems and energy
bands: analysis of digital data; effective combination of energy bands for different
purposes: production of colour composites: interpretation of satellite images.
GIS techniques:
Introduction to GIS, vector and raster features, relationship between features and attribute
data, introduction to development of feature maps, use of GIS software in data analysis
and presentation.

35

Module
Code

CE4342

Credits

3.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Construction Technology
Lectures

2.0

Lab/Assignments 3.0

Pre
CE1132
requisites

Ability to plan appropriate construction equipment and methods for Civil

Engineering construction.
Skills for setting out of construction work and of computer tools for management
of large construction work.
Ability to carryout construction activity at site as a Junior Engineer in a
construction site.

Outline Syllabus
Classification and use of Construction equipment for Civil Engineering work such as
dams, road work, bridge construction.
Setting out of buildings and major Civil Engineering work, temporary works and
formwork systems, new systems for building construction.
Deep excavation and earth works including de-watering and methods of ground water
control
Construction of deep foundations with Piles.
Advanced construction methods and new materials for bridge construction, road
construction.
Tunneling, drilling and rock blasting.
Pipe-laying and drainage work.
Aggregate production, Mixing, transporting and placing of concrete.
Application of quality processes and ISO 9000 for heavy construction work.
Application of computer tools for management of heavy construction work.

36

Module
Code

CE4352

Credits

3.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Traffic Engineering and Planning

Lectures

2.5

Lab/Assignments 3/2

Pre
CE3162
requisites

Ability to chose and design an appropriate intersection control mechanism based

on traffic flow and geometric conditions.
Ability to carry out a basic traffic impact assessment.
Ability to identify accident risk and propose suitable remedial measures.

Outline Syllabus
Traffic Flow Models: Basic car following models, different traffic flow models.
Traffic Flow Analysis: Use of traffic flow models, one-way roads, lane reversal, bus only
lanes.
Transport Surveys: Household surveys, road side interviews, O-D surveys.
Transport Demand Estimation: Trip generation, trip distribution, modal split and trip
assignment models, introduction to demand modelling software.
Road safety & accident analysis: Accident data collection and analysis, accident
investigations, conflict studies, road safety audits.
Traffic Impact Assessments (TIA).
Unsignalized Intersection: Types of control & selection criterion.
Interchanges: Overpasses Vs Underpasses, Different ramp arrangements, Basic
interchange types. Roundabouts & traffic circles: Capacity, weaving sections.
Traffic Signals: Signal technology, warrants for traffic signals, phasing arrangements,
signal timing calculations, pedestrian signals.
Delay Studies: Shock wave theory, incident analysis.

37

Module
Code

CE4112

Credits

2.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title

Management Skill Development

4.0* Pre
CE3142
Hours/Week
requisites
Lab/Assignments Lectures

Ability to understand and interpret key accounting documents and related those to
construction activities;
Ability to organize and manage a small work force; and
Ability to recruit and manage human resource in a small contractor organization.

Outline Syllabus

Foundation for organization and management: Basic human behavior (personal

skills) and group behavior(interpersonal skills); Power and leadership(group
skills); communication and motivation; individual and organizational
effectiveness; decision making and planning function: Organizing staffing;
directing and controlling.
Financial Statements: Accounting principles and concepts, financial statements
and its applicability to construction industry.
Labour management and related law: industrial disputes, Trade unions, EPF, ETF,
gratuity and other related acts, work place health, safety and welfare, Business
ethics.

Conducted during a term

38

Module Code CE4912 Module Title

Credits

5.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Hours/Week

Comprehensive Design Project

Lectures
Lab/Assignments

Pre
requisites

Acquire knowledge and develop necessary skills to undertake design projects,

work in a team and complete the design phase to the satisfaction of all the stake
holders involved.

Outline Syllabus
Identification of objectives, requirements and nature of the project; Formulation of design
alternative and analysis of feasibility of these alternatives considering environmental,
social, economic and financial aspects; Planning of design phase and preparation of work
breakdown structure (WBS); Project organization and team building; Geotechnical site
investigation; Preliminary design, Detail design including, verification and validation of
the design output; Management of stakeholders; Preparation of tender documents; Other
work associated with procurement / implementation of the project and complete of
detailed drawings.

39

Module Code CE4922 Module Title

Credits

4.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Hours/Week

Research Project
Lectures
Lab/Assignments

Pre
requisites

Ability to understand the process of scientific research, techniques and

rationalisation
Ability to plan and organise a research project incorporating key components and
reasonable timelines
Ability to carryout a research project by intelligently analyzing a practical
problem and to conclude in a scientific and logical manner.

Outline Syllabus
Problem Identification and Project Formulation - Formation of Groups, Group
Compositions, Identification of Problem Statement, Overall Objectives, Specific
Objectives, Individual objectives, Contribution to the Society, Scope of Work, Outputs
and Outcomes, Resource Requirements
Research Methods Data Collection and Checking Methods and Needs, Analysis
Methods, Parameter Identification, Calibration and Verification, Field Surveys, Literature
Surveys, Laboratory Experiments, Statistical Techniques, Use of Software
Research Project Planning - Preparation of Work Plans, Progress Monitoring, Assessment
Techniques, Timing of Field Data Collection and other Programs,
Research Report Preparation and Defence - Reporting Formats, Referencing Methods,
Arrangement Contents page and Sub Sections, Formatting of Text, Graphs, Tables and
Figures, Available Tools, Organisation of a Presentation, Presentation Techniques,
Expressing and Delivery of Outputs.

40

Module
Code

CE4123

Credits

2.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Engineering Economics
2.0 Pre
MN3042
requisites
Lab/Assignments Lectures

Ability to select the best course of action for an engineering problem, by

comparing a range of alternative actions based on their costs, benefits and returns;
and
Ability to read financial statements and use those to evaluate a companys
operating performance, financial position, and cash flows

Outline Syllabus

Fundamentals: Time value of money, equivalence, cash flow diagrams.

Discounted Cash Flow: Time value equivalence, single payment and annuity
factors, numerical examples, cash flows and compounding.
Comparison Methods: Assumptions, net present value, annual worth, equivalent
annual cost with/without salvage value, equivalent annual worth of fixed asset
lives and perpetual lives, internal rate of return (IRR), minimum acceptable rate of
return, benefit cost (B/C) analysis, IRR and B/C irregularities, numerical
examples.
Analysis of Alternatives: Classification, mutually exclusive alternatives,
incremental analysis, preferred method for decision-making.
Financial Statements Analysis: using operational research and other relevant
methods, ratios to make business decisions.
Project Feasibility Analysis: Financial feasibility, market price analysis, cost of
capital and weighted average, shadow pricing,, economic feasibility, preferred
method for decision making.
Sensitivity Analysis and Risk Management: What if sensitivity graph and
interpretation of the analysis, risk identification, risk analysis, risk response.

41

Module
Code

CE4412

Credits

3.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Bridge Engineering
Lectures

Lab/Assignments 3

Pre
requisites

CE3112

Ability to analyse and design bridges in masonry, steel and pre stressed
structural concrete
Outline Syllabus
Classification of bridges;
Bridge loading;
Investigation for bridges;
Analysis and design of: pre-stressed concrete bridges, steel bridges, composite bridges,
Suspension bridges.
Introduction to cable stayed and box girder bridges;
Design of substructure and foundations;
Maintenance of bridges;
Construction techniques of bridges

42

Module
Code

CE4422

Credits

3.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Advanced Structural Engineering and Design

Lectures

Lab/Assignments 3

Pre
requisites

CE3112

Ability to analyze and design complete complex structures

Outline Syllabus

Plastic analysis; Design of steel portal frames

Yield line analysis; design irregular slabs in reinforced concrete

Theory of shells; design of Intze type water tanks

Beams on elastic foundations; design of flexible foundations and laterally loaded

piles

Deep beams and shear walls; applications in tall buildings

43

Module
Code

CE4432

Credits

3.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Design of Large Structures

Lectures

2.5

Lab/Assignments 3/2

Pre
CE3112
requisites

Ability to design large structures such as tall buildings, transmission towers, dams
and shell structures by using finite element software and associated design
techniques
Enhance the confidence to engage in large projects

Outline Syllabus

Techniques for the analysis and design of tall buildings (30 storey and above)
with three-dimensional finite element modeling and the methods to deal with the
dynamic forces and effects.

Techniques for analysis and design of large truss or frame structures such as
transmission towers with advanced computer modeling.

The use of plane stress, plate bending, thin shell, thick shell and solid elements to
model, analyze and design large structures such as domes, box culverts, elevated
water tanks, ground water reservoirs, etc.

44

Module
Code

CE4442

Credits

3.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Computational Mechanics
Lectures

Lab/Assignments 3

Pre
requisites

CE3112

Ability to confidently model, calibrate and analyse any type of structures with
finite elements for research purposes

Outline Syllabus
Introduction to computational mechanics
Formulations of non-linear finite elements and assembled global stiffness matrix
Shape functions & Equivalent loads
Techniques to solve boundary value problems
Integration schemes, convergence of solutions, compatibility and completeness
Modelling material behaviour (including introduction to fracture mechanics)
Applications above computational techniques

45

Module
Code

CE4452

Credits

3.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Coastal and Port Engineering

Lectures

3.0

Lab/Assignments -

Pre
CE3012
requisites

Acquire knowledge on the principles of Coastal Zone Management and

application to Sri Lanka
Acquire knowledge on the dynamic coastal environment and the associated
hydraulic regimes
Acquire knowledge on coast protection schemes and ability to select appropriate
coast protection schemes for given hazard scenario
Acquire knowledge on the planning and layout of harbours and the use of
appropriate structures
Ability to analyze impact of near shore processes, design rock armoured rubble
mound structures and compute forces on piled vertical structures

Outline Syllabus
Coastal Zone Management in Sri Lanka: Development of CZM in Sri Lanka, Coastal
Hazards and Vulnerability, Environmental Problems and their management,
Environmental impact assessment for development projects.
Coastal Environment: Introduction to the dynamic coastal environment, Tides, Wave
generation by wind, Random waves, Probabilistic description of ocean waves, Wave
propagation and forecasting, Wave measurements
Coastal Hydraulics: Deterministic wave theories, Small amplitude wave theory, Nearshore processes
Coastal Processes and Coastal Protection: Sediment transport, Beaches, Coastal erosion,
Coast Protection Systems, Artificial, natural and hybrid methods, Case histories
Port and Harbour Engineering: Planning and Design of Fishery harbors and Commercial
Ports
Coastal and Harbour Structures: Classification, Important aspects of wave-structure
interaction, Rock and concrete armoured breakwaters, Design of Rock armoured rubble
mound breakwaters. Experimental investigations to support the design process. Wave
forces on cylindrical piles and vertical walls.

46

Module
Code

CE4462

Credits

3.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Disaster Risk Management and Mitigation

Lectures

3.0

Lab/Assignments -

Pre
requisites

None

Acquire a knowledge base on principles of disaster risk management and

mitigation via components of hazards, vulnerability, capacity and risk assessment.
Acquire an understanding on the national initiatives on Disaster Management
Ability to assess the impacts arising from meteorological, hydrological,
geo/seismic and coastal hazards.
Ability to identify critical design aspects through the lessons from failures and
disasters.
Ability to develop strategic planning and mitigation for disaster risk reduction.

Outline Syllabus
Principles of Risk and Disaster Management:
Introduction to Disaster Management, Components of Risk and its Assessment: Hazards,
Vulnerability and Capacity, Risk Assessment, Disaster Preparedness, Early Warning
Emergency Planning and Management, Response and Standard Operations Procedures,
Administrative, Social and Cultural aspects of Disaster Management
National Approach towards Disaster Management:
Disaster Management Act and its implementation, National initiatives on Disaster
Management, Preparedness, Community Based Disaster Management, Disaster Risk
Assessment
Hazards, Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
Analysis of Hazards: Causes, Occurrence, Forecasting, Early Warning, Preparedness and
Mitigation, Case Studies on Risk Assessment
Design against Disasters:
Lessons from disasters: Extreme loading, failure patterns, strength and durability,
understanding how structures behave through Case Studies on investigations of disasters
and their impacts. Design against failure: The development of guidelines on good
practice and codes of practice.
Strategic Planning and Mitigation:
Strategic Mitigation and Disaster Risk Reduction, Application of GIS and Remote
Sensing in Disaster Management, Urban Planning using Hazard, Vulnerability and Risk
Maps/Evacuation Maps

47

Module
Code

CE4472

Credits

3.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Environmental Geotechnics
Lectures

2.0

Lab/Assignments 3.0

Ability to design sanitary landfills and remediation of polluted sites

Outline Syllabus
Soil-water pollutant interaction
Contaminant transport through saturated and unsaturated soils
Laboratory and insitu measurement of hydraulic conductivity
Remedial measures for polluted sites
Lechate and gas generation
Use of geosynthetics and geosynthetic clay liners
Design of sanitary landfills
Sri Lankan guidelines for the establishment of waste disposal sites

Pre
CE3132
requisites

48

Module
Code

CE4482

Credits

3.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Computational Geotechnical Engineering

Lectures

2.0

Lab/Assignments 3.0

Pre
CE3132
requisites

Ability to explain basic formulation of the finite element method, stress and strain
analysis, and constitutive relations
Ability to numerically simulate earth slope stability problems, seepage in soils,
earth retaining structures and foundations in soil using computer software
Ability to interpret computer generated results in the proper context of
geotechnical engineering
Ability to interpret high strain load testing and low strain integrity testing of piles.

Outline Syllabus
Boundary value problems and Indicial notation.
The finite element method under small displacement and infinitesimal strain theory.
Stress and strain analysis in continuous media.
Constitutive relations for geo-materials.
Geotechnical Instrumentation and monitoring.
High strain dynamic load testing, and low strain integrity testing of pile foundations.
Geotechnical databases.
Seepage study (Computational analysis of seepage in soils by finite element software).
Design of earth retaining system (Computational analysis of earth retaining walls by
finite element and limit equilibrium software).
Earth slope design (Computational analysis of slope stability by finite element and limit
equilibrium software).
Deformation analysis of foundations (Computational analysis of foundation-soil
interaction by finite element software).

49

Module
Code

CE4492

Credits

3.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Project Management
Lectures

2.0

Lab/Assignments 3.0

Pre
CE3142
requisites

Ability to plan and execute a project using project management tools and
techniques.
Ability produce project progress reports.
Ability to use of leading project management software MS Project, MS Project
Sever and Primavera.

Outline Syllabus
Project Initiation Introduction to project management, Project management framework
and project management framework.
Project Management knowledge areas Integration management, Project scope, Time
management, Cost management, Quality management, Human resource management,
Communication management, Risk management, Procurement management and Code of
Professional conduct.
Project Management computer based tools and techniques MS Project, MS Project
Sever and Primavera
New project management techniques such as Agile Project Management

50

Module
Code

CE4502

Credits

3.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Management Information Systems

2.0 Pre
MN3042
Lab/Assignments 3.0 requisites
Lectures

Ability to learn and use commercial management information systems.

Ability to develop and use of small scale management information systems
especially related construction organizations.
Ability to relate Management information systems for construction organizations.
Skills to use asset management computer tools

Outline Syllabus
Introduction to management information systems used by construction organizations:
Case studies to be based on world leading management information systems such as SAP
and specialised Enterprise management information systems for construction companies
such as MS Project Server.
Development of Management information systems using MS Access or similar program:
System Analysis, design, development and implementation.
Organizations, Management, and the Networked Enterprise: Digital organizations, EBusiness, Information systems and organization strategy, Ethical and social issues related
to information systems.
Information Technology and Infrastructure: IT infrastructure and emerging technologies,
Databases and information systems, Telecommunications, the internet, security of
information systems.
Key applications for the Digital Age: Operational excellence and customer intimacy, Ecommerce, Digital marketplace, Managing knowledge, Enhancing decision making.
Application of asset management software

51

Module
Code

CE4512

Credits

3.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Facilities Management
Lectures

2.0

Lab/Assignments 3.0

Pre
CE2052
requisites

Ability to manage complex building services project.

Ability to facilitate to manage client demands related to property management
using tools and techniques such as life cycle cost analysis.
Skills to optimize the management of resources in the context of facilities
management.

Outline Syllabus
System analysis and design: analysis of client and formation of strategic plans.
Human resource management: leadership, decision making, delegation, responsibility
and motivation, management by objectives.
Quality management of standard building services projects, risk analysis, quality
control, communication and feedback mechanisms.
Facilities management, concept of value, life cycle cost analysis, evaluation and costing
in relation to functional requirements.
Maintenance management, executing, monitoring, planned preventive measures,
breakdown maintenance, direct labour versus contract labour.
Application of asset management software.

52

Module
Code

CE4522

Credits

3.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Sustainable Design and Construction

Lectures

2.0

Lab/Assignments 3.0

Pre
CE1132
requisites

Ability to incorporate renewable energy and sustainability aspects appropriately

in to building construction, operation & maintenance processes
Skills to use sustainable construction materials and methods in design and
construction processes.
Skills to work and use sustainable construction methods with design team
different professionals.

Outline Syllabus
Principles of Green Buildings, Neighbourhood design considerations,
Life cycle approach to select building materials
Sustainable methods of construction techniques
Thermal comfort, Indoor air quality
Natural and artificial ventilation designs for buildings with window design
Energy efficiency and the built environment,
The current trends in renewable energy sources and Applications
Maximizing the Use of Daylight,
Rain water Harvesting,
Solid Waste Disposal, Incinerators, Compost Yards
Sustainable building certification protocols (e.g.: LEED and BREEAM)

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Module
Code

CE4532

Credits

3.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Highway Construction and Maintenance

Management
Lectures

2.5

Lab/Assignments 3/2

Pre
CE3162
requisites

Ability to select quality of material and appropriate method

Ability to identify equipment and quality control requirement

Outline Syllabus
Construction Materials: Highway material properties and testing.
Asphalt Mix Design : Volumetric properties of asphalt (volume- Mass Diagram) Finding
the optimum binder content using Marshall Mix design.
Construction methods: preparation of subgrade, embankments, earthwork in cutting and
filling, grade and level control, compaction, subbases, use of natural materials, soil
stabilization, bases, aggregate and bitumen bound base types, surfacing, asphalt concrete,
surface dressing, rigid pavement construction, tests for quality assurance of construction,
low cost construction methods, use of appropriate technology and locally available
marginal materials, construction of drainage structures.
Highway Maintenance: Periodic and routine maintenance of roads. Failure identification
and remedial measures, rehabilitation methods, asphalt concrete overlay, single and
multiple surface dressing for periodic maintenance, sand seals, fog seals, and slurry seals,
pot hole repair and sealing cracks, maintenance of road markings and road signs,
maintenance of structures.
Site Management: Site management, safety at road works, cost control and cost record,
maintenance of plant and equipment, standards for inspection of construction plant.
Road Asset Management: introduction to pavement management systems.

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Module
Code

CE4542

Credits

3.0

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Analysis and Design of Transportation Systems

Lectures

2.5

Pre
CE3162
requisites

GPA/NGPA GPA
Lab/Assignments 3/2
Learning Outcomes
.
Ability to identify and formulate problems related to transportation systems
planning and design
Ability to identify appropriate tools for solving formulated problems
mathematically
Outline Syllabus
Introduction to transportation systems: Context, concepts and characterization.

Highway networks: Connectivity and accessibility, Inventory data collection & routine,
optimal paths; link independent, node independent alternate paths, traffic assignment
models.
Urban transport systems: queuing models and delay analysis, traffic flow synchronization
and coordination.
Feasibility Studies for transport Infrastructure: Selection of alternatives, pre- feasibility
assessment, comparison of alternatives, project evaluations, concepts of disaster
resilience.
Facility location problem: (e.g. fire and police stations, emergency medical services,
emergency repair services etc) optimum routing mechanisms, Transport hubs, reliability
analysis.
Railway networks: Optimum line length, scheduling for single & double track conditions.
Mass transit systems: optimum network, terminal location and route arrangement, feeder
systems
Pipeline systems: Function and types of Pipelines, Route Selection, Environmental
Considerations.
Waterway transport systems: Types of waterways, lock and gate systems.

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Module
Code

CE4552

Credits

3.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Water and Wastewater Treatment

Lectures

2.5

Lab/Assignments 3/2

Pre
CE3152
requisites

Ability to select processes for water and wastewater treatment and carry out their
conceptual design.
Ability to do the process design and capacity calculations for each component

Outline Syllabus

Water treatment design

Design of conventional treatment process aeration, coagulation, flocculation,
sedimentation, clarification, filtration, floatation, disinfection.

Wastewater treatment design

Preliminary treatment screening, grit removal, odour control, flow equalization;
primary treatment; Biological processes attached growth and suspended growth
processes, anaerobic processes and sludge treatment; land based and on-site
treatment facilities.

Advanced Treatment Technology

Suspended solids removal granular media filtration, filtration & chlorination for
virus removal, carbon adsorption; nutrient removal biological and chemical
phosphorous removal, biological nitrification, denitrification and ammonia
stripping; Reduction of dissolved salts distillation, reverse osmosis and electro
dialysis

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Module
Code

CE4562

Credits

3.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Environmental Impact Assessment

Lectures

Lab/Assignments 3

Pre
requisites

CE3152

Ability to identify, assess and predict environmental impacts and propose

appropriate mitigation
Ability to work in an EIA team, prepare EIA Terms of Reference and conduct an
EIA for a Civil Engineering Project

Outline Syllabus

Development and environment

Environmental issues related to development projects, pollution aspects.
The EIA process
EIA regulations, the EIA process in Sri Lanka, Project EIA and strategic EIA
EIA as a planning and management tool. Incorporation of remedial measures in
to project documentation.
Conducting EIA
Terms of reference preparation, Baseline studies, Impact Identification and
Quantification, EIA techniques and methodologies, Evaluation of alternatives
impact mitigation.
Introduction to environmental cost benefit analysis
Concept of valuation of environmental costs, Discounting rates, Internalization of
environmental costs.

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ServiceCoursesofferedbytheDepartmentofCivilEngineering

Module
Code

CE1812

Credits

2.0

Module
Title
Hours/Week

Mechanics of Materials
Lectures

2.0

Pre
ME1012
requisites

GPA/NGPA GPA
Lab/Assignments Learning Outcomes
Ability to compute the stresses, strains and deformations due to applied forces in
beams
Outline Syllabus

Bending stresses in beams

Transverse shear stresses

Analysis of stress and strain

Deflection of beams

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Module
Code

CE1822

Credits

2.0

Module
Title

Aspects of Civil Engineering

Lectures

2.0

Pre
requisites

None
GPA/NGPA GPA
Lab/Assignments Learning Outcomes
Ability to understand the construction of a two storied house and supervise the
quality and the cost effectiveness.
Ability to understand common building defects and their rectification methods.
Ability to understand the basic principles of land surveying
Outline Syllabus
Introduction to common civil engineering structures.
Identification of building materials with respect to the quality, application and
their cost.
Identification building elements and their construction procedure for a two storied
house.
Introduction to building services including water, sanitary facilities, electricity,
fire fighting, vertical circulation.
Introduction to common defects in buildings and their rectification methods
Introduction to ICTAD specifications
Introduction to surveying methods and surveying applications.
Setting out and vertical control for buildings
Hours/Week

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Module
Code

CE2812 Module Title Soil Mechanics

Credits

3.0

GPA/NGPA GPA
Learning Outcomes

Hours/Week

Lectures

Lab/Assignments 3

Pre
requisites

None

Ability to carry out basic soil classification and related tests.

Ability to understand the effect of presence of water in soil with respect to stress
and flow.

Ability to understand the basic concepts of strength and consolidation of soils.

Outline Syllabus

Formation and types of soils:

Basic properties and classification of soils: Mass / Volume relationships,

Particle size analysis, Atterberg limits, Classification of soils by the Unified
Classification System

Compaction of soils: Factors affecting compaction, Standard and Modified

Proctor compaction tests, Control of compaction in the field

Total and effective stress in soils

Flow of water through soils: Concept of head, coefficient of permeability,

Darcys law, measurements of permeability in the laboratory, and the field.

Basic concepts of consolidation of saturated clays

Basic concept of shear strength of soils

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